BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
85 CWSMOT history
85 CWS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,936 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 126,936 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 85 CWS
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 4 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
85 CWS was last recorded at 126,936 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 7,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,872 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,064 miles
- Average per year
- 7,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,936 miles
- 2025 – 119,872 miles
- 2024 – 111,889 miles
- 2023 – 104,063 miles
- 2022 – 99,457 miles
- 2021 – 92,094 miles
- 2020 – 84,779 miles
- 2019 – 78,413 miles
- 2018 – 71,474 miles
- 2017 – 64,438 miles
- 2016 – 61,340 miles
- 2015 – 54,515 miles
- 2014 – 44,497 miles
- 2013 – 33,134 miles
- 2012 – 23,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,936 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front exhaust clamp broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,936 miles (+7,064)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 126,936 miles
- Test number
- 386588664970
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,872 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 119,872 miles
- Test number
- 180882151673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail119,872 miles (+7,983)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,872 miles
- Test number
- 829919976505
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass111,889 miles (+7,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 111,889 miles
- Test number
- 583062749585
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
Pass104,063 miles (+4,606)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 104,063 miles
- Test number
- 836958301171
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,457 miles (+7,363)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,457 miles
- Test number
- 674755844895
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,094 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,094 miles
- Test number
- 599840789157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,779 miles (+96)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,779 miles
- Test number
- 119842845103
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,683 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,683 miles
- Test number
- 159170322248
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,413 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,413 miles
- Test number
- 458927955004
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with plastic under trays fitted (not allowing full inspection)
Pass71,474 miles (+7,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,474 miles
- Test number
- 174930406837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,438 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,438 miles
- Test number
- 110443178317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,340 miles (+6,825)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 61,340 miles
- Test number
- 895062334912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,515 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 54,515 miles
- Test number
- 280486016300
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,497 miles (+11,363)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 44,497 miles
- Test number
- 746525624322
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass33,134 miles (+9,316)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 33,134 miles
- Test number
- 857936233374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 23,818 miles
- Test number
- 426289632437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,818 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,818 miles
- Test number
- 456369132377
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about 85 CWS
- What vehicle is registration 85 CWS currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 85 CWS on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 85 CWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 CWS is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 85 CWS?
- The MOT on 85 CWS is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 85 CWS done?
- 85 CWS was recorded at 126,936 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,501 miles a year.
- Has 85 CWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 85 CWS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 85 CWS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 85 CWS find?
- 85 CWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside oil leak, but not excessive diff seal; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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